Industrial Internship Chemical Process Research and Development

Industrial Internship Chemical Process Research and Development

Location: Schaffhausen onsite  

Hours: 40 hours, until Dec 31st (possible extension)

Essential:  PhD in Organic Chemistry / Master’s Degree in Organic Chemistry with a minimum of two years of experience, chemical process research

The Department:  

At Chemical Process Research and Development (CPRD) within Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, we employ hundreds of scientific researchers and specialized technicians at our sites in Beerse, Belgium, and Schaffhausen, Switzerland. 

Our R&D activities encompass the development of processes for supplying New Chemical Entities, as well as designing commercial manufacturing routes for our medicines. We develop chemical processes that meet stringent requirements in safety, environment, technology, economy, and quality. CPRD is also responsible for generating the detailed process knowledge required for the successful development and registration of new medicines.

We are currently looking for highly motivated individuals with a deep understanding of synthetic organic chemistry, excellent experimental skills, and a desire to work in an international environment.

The Role:

As a team, our mission is to bring to completion projects ranging from enabling chemistry to produce the first GMP batches to defining routes for late-phase development and commercial processes. Supported by a robust analytical platform, we ensure all required analyses are seamlessly integrated throughout the project lifecycle. Besides small molecules, we work on cutting-edge new modalities such as peptides and Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADC), with a focus on developing scalable and efficient processes.

The group is also hosting the Center of Excellence in Peptides with a mission to develop suitable routes throughout clinical studies, from early delivery to commercial production, providing end-to-end responsibility for bringing peptides to market.

We work closely with other CPRD functions within our global organization, including the Discovery Process and Research (DPR) group, Belgium Research and Development Capabilities (BRDC), and the External Research and Development Capabilities (ERDC) team. These collaborations enable a seamless integration of diverse scientific expertise, fostering innovation at every stage of chemical process development. By leveraging the strengths of each group, we accelerate the translation of early-stage discoveries into scalable, efficient manufacturing processes.

In addition, we are deeply connected to the Swiss research ecosystem through collaborations with ETH Zürich and NCCR Catalysis. Our department offers a truly multicultural environment, with team members representing nine different nationalities, fostering global perspectives and innovation. 

Key Responsibilities:

We offer state-of-the-art research labs equipped with automated lab reactors, PAT probes, a High- Throughput Experimentation (HTE) laboratory, and open-access analytical equipment such as UPLC-UV- MS, GC and NMR instruments.

You will work hands-on in important development programs aimed at addressing unmet medical needs for patients worldwide. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing new, robust synthetic routes for producing active pharmaceutical ingredients or key intermediates

• Planning, executing, and documenting synthetic experiments, analyzing and reporting data

• Acting as a key member of a highly diverse team

• Investigating new methodologies where applicable

• Gathering key data to ensure seamless transfer for further optimization and scale-up

• Collaborating closely with on-site analytical chemists

• Interacting with functional groups across J&J (process safety, process engineering, analytics, crystallization) and/or external partners

• Participating in internal meetings across J&J multicultural and interconnected organization

Qualifications

• PhD in Organic Chemistry

• Master’s Degree in Organic Chemistry with a minimum of two years of experience

• Proficiency in English

• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

• Strong organizational and reporting skills

Preferred Competencies:

• Expertise in multi-step synthesis and characterization of organic compounds

• Experience in catalysis (e.g., cross-coupling reactions or hydrogenation) is an advantage

• Familiarity with Flow Chemistry and/or High-Throughput Experimentation (HTE) is a plus

Join us in making a significant impact in the field of laboratory automation!

Benefits

This role offers a competitive hourly rate & a supportive working environment. 

About Johnson & Johnson MedTech

At Johnson & Johnson MedTech, we unleash diverse healthcare expertise, purposeful technology, and a passion for people to transform the future of medical intervention and empower everyone to live their best life possible.

For more than a century, we have driven breakthrough scientific innovation to address unmet needs and reimagine health. In surgery, orthopaedics, vision, and interventional solutions, we continue to help save lives and create a future where healthcare solutions are smarter, less invasive, and more personalised.

https://www.jnj.com/healthcare-products/medtech

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email. Please apply via the link.

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We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”